Gerardus Beekman | |
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| Governor of the Province of New York Acting | |
| In office April 10, 1710 – June 14, 1710 | |
| Monarch | Anne |
| Preceded by | Richard Ingoldesby (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerardus Willemse Beekman August 1653 New Netherland |
| Died | October 10, 1723 (aged 70) New York City, Province of New York |
| Spouse |
Magdalena Abeel (m. 1677) |
| Relations | Hendrick Beekman (brother) Henry Beekman (nephew) |
| Parent(s) | Wilhelmus H. Beekman Catalina De Boogh |
| Profession | Physician and Acting Governor of New York |
Gerardus Willemse Beekman (c. August 1653 – October 10, 1723)[1] was a wealthy physician, land owner, and colonial governor of the Province of New York.[2]
- ^ "New-York Historical Society | Dr. Gerardus Beekman (1653-1723)". www.nyhistory.org. New York Historical Society. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Charles, Michael Harrison (2006). List of the Colonial Governors Prior to 4 July 1776. Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors. p. 30.